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Luxury Room (McSkimmings Suite)
25 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Superior Double Room (Iwi Katea Room)
18 square metres
1 Queen Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Luxury Double Room (O'Malley Suite)
24 square metres
1 Queen Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Family-friendly bed & breakfast with free breakfast and a sauna

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free self parking
Pets allowed
Laundry facilities

When you stay at The Fern & Thistle Luxury Accommodation in Benhar, you'll be near the beach and 12 minutes by car from Southern Institute of Technology. This family-friendly bed & breakfast is 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from Shaws Island and 15.9 mi (25.6 km) from Kaka Point Scenic Reserve.

Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 3 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring outdoor private spa tubs and Smart televisions. Rooms have private furnished patios. Digital programming and video-game consoles are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include separate sitting areas and free minibar items, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a spa tub and a sauna.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Featured amenities include laundry facilities and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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The Fern & Thistle Accommodation

146 Benhar Rd, Benhar, OTA 9272

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Total number of rooms - 3
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Garden
  • Free breakfast
  • Sauna
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Year Built – 1914
  • Number of spa tubs - 1
  • Free self parking
  • Daily
  • Free continental breakfast
  • Baby/toddler toys
  • Trampoline
  • Secured parking
  • Off-street parking
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Wheelchair accessible: No
  • Food and water bowls
  • Dog exercise area
  • Thin carpet in public areas

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground on site
  • Separate dining area
  • Microwave
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas:

Languages spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

The Fern & Thistle Luxury Accommodation offers 3 accommodations with outdoor private spa tubs and free minibar items. Rooms open to furnished patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate dining areas. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 48-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels, video-game consoles, and Netflix. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. This Benhar bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Yard
  • Video-game console
  • Premium bedding
  • Separate sitting area
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Separate dining area
  • Digital TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • Egyptian-cotton sheets
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • TV size 48
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private spa tub
  • Furnished patio
  • Minibar (stocked, free items)
  • Rollaway/extra beds (free)
  • Heating
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Highchair
  • Toaster
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Smart TV
  • Netflix
  • Number of beds 1
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Baby bath
  • Art supplies
  • Children's books
  • Streaming services
  • Freezer
  • Mini-fridge
  • Private spa tub (outdoor)
  • Travel cot

Where to Eat

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Nearby Things to do

  • Playground on site
  • Hunting nearby

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at anytime

Check-out

Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets stay free
  • Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available
  • Service animals welcome

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

No cots (infant beds) available

No lifts

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Debit cards

No front desk

Pets allowed (no fees)

Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions

Host will greet you

Credit card pre-authorisation

Guest will receive an email before arrival 24 hours

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff do not wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are not in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Reservation is not required for facilities on site

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service not has not been amended for enhanced safety

Hotel Names

  • The Fern Thistle Accommodation
  • The Fern & Thistle Luxury Accommodation Benhar
  • The Fern & Thistle Luxury Accommodation Bed & breakfast
  • The Fern & Thistle Luxury Accommodation Bed & breakfast Benhar

We should mention

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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